Saturday, July 2, 2022
  • About Us
  • ImagiNATION
  • Rate Card
  • Contact Us
The Nation Online
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Columns
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Columns
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Front Page

K200m drugs risk expiring on shelf

by Christopher Jimu
27/10/2014
in Front Page, National News
2 min read
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on LinkedinLinkedinShare via Email

At a time the country’s public health facilities are experiencing a shortage of drugs and medical supplies, it has transpired that the Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) is sitting on medical supplies worth over K200 million which may expire if they are not used now.

Confirming the development in an interview after donating part of the drugs to Ministry of Health for use in the forthcoming East, Central and Southern Africa Medical Camp to be held in November in Thyolo, CMST director of pharmaceutical operations Moses Chisale said most of the drugs were inherited from the previous Central Medical Stores (CMS).
Patients_in_hospitalsSaid Chisale: “Some of the items we inherited were bought six or seven years ago. Sometimes there was massive procurement of slow moving medical supplies; hence, the drugs not being dispensed to hospitals.

“Despite that, we have donated medicines and medical equipment worth over K50 million today, I believe the total stock that is in danger of expiring is over K200 million.”

He said some of the supplies include chemicals which could not be used in many hospitals because the machines in which they are used broke down.

“You see, technology is moving very fast and if you are not careful in the way you purchase medical equipment and even drugs, you run the risk of having the supplies expired,” said Chisale.

He added that it is necessary that proper procedures are followed to make sure supplies do not expire while on shelves.

In her remarks, Minister of Health Jean Kalilani, who did not comment on the drugs and supplies issue,  commended CMST for the donation, saying it will go a long way in assisting patients during the medical camp.

Said Kalilani: “For about a week, specialist doctors from various countries in the East, Central and Southern African region will see our patients who require specialist attention.

“While these doctors bring the much needed expertise to help our patients, there is a great need for various pieces of equipment and supplies to make the event successful.”

Some of the donated items include 351 wheeled refuse bins, bed sheets, blankets, mattresses, lockers, cotton wool and X-ray envelopes.

Tags: Central Medical StoresDrugsMinistry of Health
Previous Post

Mutharika appoints 9 new diplomats

Next Post

Government distributing subsidised fertiliser

Related Posts

Mwenifumbo: We need 
to discuss our concerns
National News

MCP, UTM opt for peaceful discussions

July 2, 2022
Entertainment News

Tionge Hango earns music directorate award

July 2, 2022
Failed to make it as president: Chihana
Editors Pick

MP Chihana flops at Sadc elections

July 2, 2022
Next Post

Government distributing subsidised fertiliser

Opinions and Columns

My Diary

God-fearing nation, my foot!

July 2, 2022
Off the Shelf

APM digging a hole for DPP

July 2, 2022
Guest Spot

‘Fighting corruption is not the easiest task of any govt’

July 2, 2022
My Turn

Following spouse is no crime

July 1, 2022

Malawi-Music.com Top10

Trending Stories

  • Alliance partners talk

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • New VP houses draw criticism

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  •  Malawi credit Status at risk

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Britain squeezes Zuneth Sattar

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Chilima opens pandora’s box

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

  • Values
  • Our Philosophy
  • Editorial policy
  • Advertising Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism disclaimer
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use

© 2022 Nation Publications Limited. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Columns
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation

© 2020 Nation Publications Limited. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.